Keith Vaughan

Life & Legacy

John Keith Vaughan (23 August 1912 – 4 November 1977) was a British painter, graphic artist, illustrator, photographer, teacher and journal writer. Although mainly working with oil paint, he is also considered one of Britain's finest exponents of gouache painting. His main subjects were: male nudes, landscapes (esp. Essex landscapes) and still lifes. Among his key works are a 22-meter-long mural at the Festival of Britain (1951; destroyed) and his nine Assembly of Figures paintings (1951—1976). His work is held in public collections in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and various other countries.